Local hospitals started offering free flu shots to senior citizens and low-income families

Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large householdsThe World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing country

A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the finalA museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in AthensResearchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss in adults over 50

The city banned single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafesAn oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology at its refineries

A small plane made an emergency landing on a highway with no injuries reported

A study showed that eating more whole grains can reduce the risk of stroke by 18%A startup company launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and fresh produce

A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight daysResearchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washing

The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locations

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• ·A school district started a after-school program that offers tutoring and extracurricular activities
• ·Environmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new logging project in a protected forest
• ·Researchers developed a faster way to test for a common disease
• ·Researchers studied the impact of air pollution on lung health in children
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution from cars affects children’s lung development by age 5
• ·A renowned painter’s latest collection went on display at a major art gallery in the city center
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months
• ·A new study showed that drinking black tea regularly can lower cholesterol levels
• ·A celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $600000 for hunger relief
• ·The national library digitized a large number of old books to preserve cultural heritage
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members get weekly produce boxes
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city damaging trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·A major airline added new entertainment options on its flights
• ·Researchers found that drinking one glass of milk daily improves bone density in older adults
• ·A city council voted to approve a new ordinance that bans single-use plastic bags in retail stores
• ·The local community center hosted a job fair for residents looking for work